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Alaska Airlines clears last regulatory hurdle to finalize merger with Hawaiian Airlines
The US Department of Transportation has given Alaska Airlines permission to close on its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, after the carriers agreed to maintain key Hawaii routes and adopt consumer protections. This exemption allows the carriers, which are respectively the fifth and tenth largest domestic airlines, to finalize their merger while maintaining separate operations until DOT rules on their transfer application.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority launches dashboard to connect visitors with volunteer opportunities
“By integrating Kanu Hawai‘i’s system and their network of nonprofit organizations throughout the state, we are seamlessly connecting visitors with even more opportunities to improve our home for future generations,” said Daniel Nāho‘opi‘i, HTA’s interim president and CEO.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing Australian cruise ship passenger off Hawai‘i
The cruise ship Quantum of the Seas reported a man overboard at 11:03 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Big Island’s vacation rental supply increased in March
The island of Hawai‘i vacation rental supply was 172,900 available unit nights, up 30.1% from last year.
ClimbHI hosts hospitality program for Big Island students
The free two-day program was held at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort and Mauna Kea Resort, providing students with exposure to a variety of careers.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority announces Kūkulu Ola and Aloha ‘Āina programs
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will provide funding support to programs that will perpetuate and preserve Hawaiian culture and natural resources.
Tourism authority brings three events to Big Island in April
Festivities include the Kōkua Kailua Spring Concert on April 16.
New hotel ‘Pacific 19 Kona’ now taking reservations
A portion of the former Kona Seaside Hotel on Palani Road is reopening as Pacific 19 Kona and is now accepting reservations for April 1, 2023. The 122-room property occupies one of the two buildings that comprised Kona Seaside Hotel. Investment and development firm Nine Brains acquired the building in 2020 for an undisclosed sum, […]
Ige Invites All Travelers Back to Hawai´i in Major Policy Shift
The State of Hawai´i wants you back. All of you.
Hawaiʻi Opening Travel to S. Korea, Philippines Next Week
Beginning next Thursday, July 15, travel will reopen to two major Asian markets through a coronavirus pre-testing program.
Hawai‘i Preps For July 8 Vaccination Exception Program
This program does not cover international travelers.
Hawai´i’s Tourism Industry Rebounding Faster Than Expected
The tourism bounce back in Hawai´i is outpacing what industry professionals expected.
Post-Arrival COVID Testing to Continue on Big Island
The decision to continue the post-arrival testing program comes as the state moves toward its debut of vaccination exemptions for interisland travel.
Hawai´i Inter-Island Travel Exception On The Way For Vaccinated Residents
Governor David Ige on Tuesday announced that a travel exception is coming soon for fully-vaccinated individuals who received their shot(s) in Hawai´i.
DOT Predicts Summer Travel Boom to Hawaii
Those with the travel bug need to plan at least two hours ahead for summer travel, per the Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Hawaiian to Expand Pre-Clearance Travel Program
Hawaiian announced Monday it is expanding its pre-clearance program to Japan and South Korea, making it more convenient for international travelers to visit and safely enjoy the state of Hawai‘i.
Hawai´i Vaccine Passport Program Likely Still Months Away
A Hawai´i Senator has introduced two resolutions that would, in effect, create a vaccine passport program for incoming and interisland travelers.
Vaccine Passport Program Won’t Discriminate
The vaccine passport will be used for more than travel, where it will exempt anyone arriving in the islands from all quarantine and testing requirements. It will also likely apply to sizable public gatherings.
‘Vaccine Passport’ to Offer Quarantine Alternative
Lt. Gov. Josh Green said he is hopeful the program will include mainland travel by May 1.
Pandemic Travel Toll Not Impacting Hawai‘i Experience, Survey Says
State tourism officials and industry stakeholders have agonized over the impact government restrictions and personal hang-ups may have on the state’s economic recovery.
